AWESOME: Gerhard THE PLAGUE - Decca Head 6 - TAS
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AWESOME:
Gerhard -
THE PLAGUE -
Decca Head-6 -
TAS "Best of the Bunch"
Let's cut right to the audio chase:
There are but a handful of records of true note. I mean, shockers, records that you feel on your skin, they are that good. The Reiner ZARATHUSTRA, Dorati's FIREBIRD, any of the Gales, the early Sheffield Town Halls. And, of course, this…the DECCA Head-6 of Roberto Gerhard's THE PLAGUE.
Better staging, I promise you, cannot be found on vinyl. The sonics, the work itself, the hall, the reading…all legendary.
Once, in a large room of chatty audiophiles and music lovers who had not heard this piece, I eased up the volume through a set of very large electrostatics. The opening measures -- those whispers of "The rats…" -- was all it took, as, quietly, listeners scrambled for their seats.
This is not just a very good record. It is in fact among the ten best I have ever heard, produced by anyone, anywhere. Better yet, this is the original Decca Head red ffss label, the heavy platter, and it sings.
Word of warning, please: This is a system eater if you play it too loud. But, surely, do find the exact volume that places you as a listener within the original acoustic. From there, it will be magic, complete. Note, too, do not play this record in the presence of small children, at least until you hear it first. I warn you, it's downright scary. (It could easily haunt a child.)
Please note a cover with minor edge beginning. Inside, is a record all ashine; near mint in playback.
Definitely one of the choices I’d make if only allowed 10 records on a desert island. An audiophile, music-lover gem, not to be missed.
For other fine records, TAS picks and hard-to-finds, please see my complete list of offerings here on eBay.
Shipping and handling is $5 for up to 5 LPs shipped within the States. Internationally, $15 via airmail for the first LP, $4 each thereafter. (Canada is half that.) Boxes over 4 lbs., add another $5, because First Class is no longer available at that weight, just Priority Mail. Note, too, boxed sets of LPs require more postage.
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